Alfredo Jaar’s body of work continues to be widely discussed in terms of the theory and politics of images. He often critiques the use and ownership of well-known photographs and raises topics largely ignored by the media. His work has received critical acclaim for its efficacy in giving a voice to the powerless, the marginalized, and the persecuted. For example, a series of images and installations focusing on the Rwandan genocide (1994–2000) examines how an entire continent, Africa, can go largely ignored by Western media and political and economic elites.